Archive for April, 2010
What If Chris Bosh Walks? A Toronto Raptors Disaster Recovery Plan
Posted: 29th April 2010 by Stephen Brotherston in NBA
What if the unthinkable happens this summer, and Chris Bosh walks away from the Toronto Raptors for nothing?
No sign and trade deal, no talent coming back, not even a trade exception to work with. It could happen.
As unlikely as it is that Bosh walks away from over $30 million in guaranteed money, he would have to be stark-raving mad to do it. There is ...
NHL Playoffs Bracket: Who Is To Blame for the Washington Capitals’ Collapse?
Posted: 29th April 2010 by Mike Burse in NHL
Last night the Washington Capitals were defeated 2-1 in the seventh game of their first round series with the Montreal Canadiens. They lost three straight games in one of the biggest opening round upsets in Stanley Cup Playoff history. I am sure the fans in Washington are looking for someone to blame for this loss. Here is a look at some of the keys to the loss by the Capitals.
John Carlson
In ...
A Farewell to Arms: Ten Fast-Starting Pitchers Due for Huge Regressions
Posted: 29th April 2010 by Lewie Pollis in MLB
One of the easiest mistakes a fantasy baseball player can make is to overreact to a small sample size.
When an established star has a slow April or a no-name waiver pickup gets off to a fast start, it's tempting to sacrifice long-term talent to play the hot hand now.
In addition to the fact that even the best players go through cold spells, small sample sizes are extremely susceptible to the ...
This is my most recent endeavor. I am compiling All-Franchise Teams based on African Americans.
The idea came to me as a result of the recent hiring of Joe Morgan by the Cincinnati Reds. Morgan brought to light the decline in African-American players in MLB.
I have decided to start with the Yankees. It is part of my master plan to complete the American and National Leagues if I live long ...
Major League Baseball News and Notes: April 29, 2010
Posted: 29th April 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Like George Costanza, “I’m back, baby!!!” After six days in Las Vegas I am back home in New York.
I apologize for the lack o’ posts this week, but it was almost impossible for me to write while I was away.
Now that I am back, let’s take a look at what has been going on around the great game of baseball the last couple of days.
Ryan Howard gets paid
The Philadelphia ...
Just some thoughts after the Mets finished up their series with the LA Dodgers.
1. Home Sweet Home.
The New York Mets finished a tremendous homestand at 9-1. That is quite the accomplishment no matter who you are playing. This is only the third time in the teams history that they have finished a ten game home stand with a 9-1 record.
2. 1st Place
Yes, thats right, the New York Mets are in ...
2010 NHL Playoffs: Top Five Potential Conn Smythe Winners
Posted: 29th April 2010 by Matthew Hogan in NHL
The first round of the 2010 NHL playoffs has come and gone, and there were a lot of surprises.
The Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres were all upset in the East, paving the way for the Pittsburgh Penguins to return to the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Western Conference has arguably the four best teams remaining in the postseason going up against one another. Two rookie goalies will be going ...
Colt McCoy Could Make Brett Ratliff the Odd Man Out for Cleveland Browns
Posted: 29th April 2010 by Brian DiTullio in NFL
When the Browns drafted Colt McCoy last week, that couldn't have made Brett Ratliff happy.
Ratliff was the Browns third quarterback last year, and prior to the draft, his position hadn't changed with the addition of Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace.
Ratliff was brought in by head coach Eric Mangini, so he probably felt his position on the team was pretty solid, and that he may even have a chance to compete ...
Draft Bust: Five Possible Landing Spots for JaMarcus Russell
Posted: 29th April 2010 by Brian DiTullio in NFL
It has not been a good offseason for JaMarcus Russell. After getting benched last season, his time with the Raiders appears to be coming to an end.
Russell now is getting the "Draft Bust" label, and he reportedly has put on a lot of weight this offseason.
The Raiders traded for quarterback Jason Campbell, and the roster already has Charlie Frye and Kyle Boller on it as well.
Russell doesn't have many options ...
Sav Rocca Will be Hard for Philadelphia Eagles to Replace
Posted: 29th April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Sav Rocca continues to break records as the Eagles' punter, but that's more a testament to the lack of talent at the position throughout the team's history than it is to Rocca's play. Outside of Sean Landeta, the Eagles haven't exactly had notable punters like, say, the Oakland Raiders. And now, after a shaky 2009 season, the Eagles are trying as hard as they can to see to it ...